More of New York City -- July, 2002 Remembering 1964 |
The 36,000 square foot, 400 seat ED SULLIVAN THEATER on Broadway at West 53rd Street is a most noteworthy landmark in New York City. This historic building underwent a significant facelift in 1993 when it became the home of The Late Show with David Letterman. On February 9, 1964, The Beatles performed here, making their live American television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were paid $3,500 for the 8:00 pm performance and $3,000 for a 4:30pm taping of three songs to be broadcast later on February 23, 1964. An estimated 73 million viewers in 23,240,000 homes saw the 8:00 pm live performance by the Beatles. At that time, the theater's seating capacity was 728. Every seat was filled. |
The Bealtes inside the Ed Sullivan Theater |
Mike outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, now the home of The Late Show with David Letterman (Photo by Pamela) |
The Ed Sullivan Theater marquee, from the same angle, in February of 1964. |
The Plaza, one of the most famous and exclusive hotels in New York City played host to the Beatles during their first visit to America in February of 1964. It is located at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 59th Street at the bottom of Central Park. |
The Beatles, minus an ailing George Harrison, entertain photographers in Central Park in February of 1864. |
Bob Gruen's famous 1974 photo of John Lennon at the Statue of Liberty, New York City. A young, bearded Mike is shown at the same location sometime in the early 80's. |
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